There's been a lot of talk about cannabis helping people suffering from cancer, but limited research to back it up. Additionally, the studies that do exist about THC and cancer reveal no significant benefits. Moreover, they require further research before definitive conclusions can be made.
The main myth circulating is that cannabis cures cancer. Clearly, that's oversimplifying cancer. However, a case involving skin cancer and cannabis oil
proved puzzling to scientists, after the topical application seemed to heal the skin lesions. Further studies are required to verify these results, but so far skin cancer in animal subjects has shown promising outcomes. THC Takes the Edge Off
Science will have to prove whether cannabis can cure certain types of cancer, but the benefits of THC are obvious. THC and cancer
go together well. While cancer treatment can ruin an appetite, THC can bring it back. When the chemotherapy causes aches and pains, THC provides relief. This well-known cannabinoid is widely used by cancer patients to get relief from nausea and neuropathic pain associated with conventional treatment.
The medical community warns against foregoing conventional treatment for a cannabis only approach but they seem to agree that cannabinoids have merit for study. Furthermore, many support an integrated treatment plan that depends on cannabis to address the side effects of powerful chemotherapy drugs.
